The Qianfeng (千峰 - ‘Thousand Peaks’) Pre-Natal School is a branch of the ‘Longmen’ (龙门) or ‘Dragon Gate’ School of Chinese Daoism. The ‘Longmen’ School was created by ‘Qiu Chuji’ 丘处机) who first trained in the ‘Quanzhen’ (全真) or ‘Complete Reality’ School. Ancestor Qiu is considered one of the seven Northern attainers of immortality within the Quanzhen tradition. Through the development of the ‘Longmen’ School, Qiu Chuji perfected the combined practice of ‘Essential Life Mind Body’ and ‘Gold Cultivation Centre Great Dao’ self-cultivation methods. During the 14th year of the reign of ‘Genghis Khan’ (who founded the Yuan Dynasty) known as ‘Tai Zu’ (太祖) - Qiu Chiji was summoned to a meeting with the emperor (in 1220). Tai Zu asked Qiu Chuji about the correct way of ruling the world. Qiu Chuji replied that ruling the world was just the same as ruling the self (and attaining Immortality) by possessing few (if any) desires and cultivating a pure heart and mind. By treading the broad-earth in this way, the ‘divine-sky’ (天 - Tian) is perceived clearly and love for the common people knows no bounds! Tai Zu profoundly agreed with the opinions of Qiu Chuji and awarded him the title of ‘Spirit Immortal’ (神仙 - Shen Xian) and appointed him to the post of lifelong leader of the Daoist religion in China - resident at the ‘Baiyun’ (白云 - ‘White Cloud’) Temple situated in Beijing.
Qiu Chuji passed on the ‘Great Law’ (大法 - Da Fa) of ‘Essential Life Mind Body’ self-cultivation and it successfully continued from one generation to the next, until it was passed to the 11th generation inheritor - ‘Zhao Bichen’ (赵避尘). Zhao Bichen (1860-1942) possessed the Daoist-name of ‘First Son’ (一子 - Yi Zi) - or ‘First Lord’ depending upon context. He came from Yangfang Town, which is situated in the Changping area of Beijing. As he possessed an innate association with the ‘Dao’ - he travelled throughout the provinces seeking genuine knowledge of the ‘Essential Life Mind Body’ self-cultivation method – eventually gaining great experience from training with at least 36 different Daoist masters. Despite Zhao Bichen experiencing many hardships, during the 21st year of the reign of Qing Emperor ‘Guangxu’ (光绪) - which corresponds to the year 1896 – on the 13t day of the third-lunar month, he encountered Masters Liao Ran (了然) and Liao Kong (了空). Master Liao Ran and Master Liao Kong were both the 10th generation inheritors of the ‘Longmen’ Daoist School. Together, these two masters had inherited the entire (and complete) teachings of the ‘Essential Life Mind Body’ and the ‘Gold Cultivation Centre Great Dao’ self-cultivation methods. Zhao Bichen committed himself to training with these two masters until he received the full transmission. (He trained alongside his brother – Zhao Kuyi [赵魁一] - who became a very capable teacher). This is how Zhao Bichen eventually gained the right to found the ‘Qianfeng Xiantian Pai’ (千峰先天派)or ‘Thousand Peaks Pre-Natal (Earlier Divine-Sky) School.’
Zhao Bichen, for the welfare of all-beings, departed from the old ways of not mentioning the training to more than ‘three-mouths’ or ‘six ears’ (I.e., ‘three people’) of the ‘three’ designated generational inheritors (in practice, this often meant that one master cultivated just one disciple throughout their entire lifetime – with both assisted by a single helper who would probably become an ‘inheritor’ in their own right when the time was right)! Although retaining the Confucian superstructure of practicing ‘mutual respect’ between teachers and adherents – the old (closed) tradition of ‘exclusivity’ was firmly abandoned! To demonstrate this shift from ‘closed’ to ‘open’ system – Zhao Bichen composed a Daoist training manual entitled ‘'The Secret Cultivation of Essential Nature and Eternal Life’ (性命法决明指 - Xing Ming Fa Jue Ming Zhi) - within which he used vernacular language to explain difficult to understand Daoist concepts so that ordinary people could understand them and not be confused by the often-opaque symbolism and imagery. This book is divided into sixteen-chapters and conveys four ‘great hand’ (大手 - Da Shou) methods of self-cultivation. These methods use structured circulation of ‘essential nature’ (精 - Jing) as a means to transform intake and circulation of ‘breath’ (气 - Qi) - so that ‘vital force’ (炁} ‘Qi’ is cultivated. This process of refining and integrating ‘Jing’ and ‘qi’ develops the conscious acuity of the mind (神 - Shen) so that the ego-mind is ‘stilled’ and an expanded ‘awareness’ is developed. Emptiness of mind, body and environment is realised by breathing deeply and moving the hands appropriately (using ‘Taijiquan’-type exercises) interspersed with seated meditation. A profound ‘emptiness’ is realised that contains ‘all things.’ The hands (and feet) move in a co-ordinated manner controlled by the ‘awareness’ of the mind so that the ‘breath’ is gathered into the body (from the environment) and fully circulated throughout the mind and body! Emptiness (and its realisation) is the key for entering the gate of the Qianfeng School! It is through mastering these methods (‘moving’ and ‘still’) that the foundations are built for a successful practice of ‘Essential Life Mind Body’ (性命双修 Xing Ming Shuang Xiu) self-cultivation. This book teaches how to clear the mind, generate heat and open the eight extraordinary energy channels (奇经八脉 - Qi Jing Ba Mai). This book has set a precedent in the world of traditional Chinese Daoist education! For a start, Zhao Bichen refused to distinguish between rich and poor and assumed that everyone possesses an ‘equal’ right to access Daoist self-cultivation techniques. Anyone can train in the Qianfeng School and everyone has trained in the Qianfeng School! People such as President Li Yuanhong (黎元洪), Warlord Wu Peifu (吴佩孚) - Zhang Zuolin (张作霖) and his son Zhang Xueliang (张学良) - Father of the 1911 Revolution – Zhu Ziqiao (朱子桥), Martial Arts Master Du Xinwu (杜心五), Senior General of the Kuomintang Zhang Zhizhong (张之中) and Cheng Yuanqiu (程砚秋) - Famous Beijing Opera Performer. On top of this illustrious list – thousands upon thousands of common people have also trained within the Qianfeng School and by Zhao Bichen!
In this prosperous age of modern China, the person officially carrying on this Daoist self-cultivation tradition is Mr ‘Zhao Mingwang’ (赵明旺) - the third-generation (Zhao Family) lineage inheritor of the Qianfang School – and who is the great grandson of the Founder Zhao Bichen! His objective is for more people to be healthy – and to carry forward the vision of his great grandfather! Indeed, so serious is this duty that Zhao Ming Wang has taken a ‘vow’ to see that it is done correctly in the world! This is why the Qianfeng School (under the guidance of Zhao Mingwang) is recognised by the Daoist Association of China (and the government of China) as a thoroughly ‘traditional’ and ‘authentic’ Daoist School – taught in a ‘new’ and ‘innovative’ manner! This is why that on July 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2019, a "Disciples Meet and Greet" will be held at the Chunlong Wudao Hall (春龙武道 - Chun Long Wu Tang) or ‘Spring Dragon Martial Hall’ situated in Xiangshan (North-West Beijing) - during which time the Qianfeng practice will be spread to society!
Opening time: July 14-16, 2019; 【Limited places, please register in advance】
Training items: Quanzhen Longmen Qianfeng Xiantian School Dan Dao Gong, including primary meditation, the first six external exercises of Qianfeng Xiantian School; Taijiquan 19 poses.
Lecturer of Dan Dao Gong: Mr. Zhao Mingwang, the third-generation direct descendant of Qianfeng Xiantian School;
Assistant: Mr. Xiao Chunlong (肖春龙) - the 12th generation direct disciple of Chen Style (陈) Taijiquan Style Taijiquan
Contact: Mr. Xiao
Public number: Chunlong Wudao Hall
Original Chinese Language Article:
https://www.sohu.com/a/324442429_120095336
体验道家内丹神奇,千峰先天派第三代嫡宗传人赵明旺先生弟子见面会
2019-07-03 08:05
春龙武道堂
千峰先天派丹道简介
中国养生之道可谓流传一久,有关道家修炼性命双修秘法代代相传。从老子[道德经]为祖,经过几千年不段发展历代先人的修炼,总结出了一整套的性命双修金丹大道功法。
千峰先天派是传承了中国道教龙门派一脉,龙门派为道教全真派丘处机所创。丘祖全真道北七真之一,自创龙门一派以修炼性命双修金丹大道,原太祖14年召之。太祖问其治世之方,丘祖对已敬天爱民为本问长生久世之道则告知已清心寡欲为要,太祖深契其言赐号(神仙)命掌管全国道教常住白云观。
其代代相传道内性命双修大法,清末民初传至第十一代赵避尘 。 号一子赵避尘1860-1942北京昌平阳坊镇 人从小与道有缘为了追求性命双修真功,跑遍数省拜师三十六位之多,可谓历尽艰苦于清光绪21年3月13日拜在龙门派第十代(了然).(了空)门下完整的继承了道教龙门派性命双修金丹大道全决全法,后受众师公推。 创(千峰先天派)其胞兄赵魁一做为开创千峰老人的另一位宗师修练卓有成效。
千峰老人为了人人健康改变了以往的三口不说,六耳不传之规。改文言用白话教人遍著了(性命法决明指)一书中分成四大手功法共记十六部,以下手练精化气。转手练气化神,了手练神还虚。撒手练虚化无合道。此四大手之功道尽了历代秘而单传的性命性命双修功法。其中讲明了决法.火候.开通奇经八脉等等一一尽表。从此打开了道教性命双修历史的先河。它不分贵贱贫富一率平等,因此一段时期内上至总统黎元洪,军阀吴佩孚,张作霖,及其子张学良,辛亥革命元勋朱子桥,杜心五,国民党高级将领张之中,著名京剧表演艺术家程砚秋。下至平民百姓,上千人先后受到千峰老人的传授。
时逢盛世 弘扬丹道 人人健康
千峰先天派第三代传人赵明旺先生为千峰老人赵避尘曾孙,为了更多人得到健康,遵千峰祖师曾祖父遗愿,发愿弘扬千峰先天派丹法,开道家新气象。 特于2019年7月14、15、16日在香山春龙武道堂开设“弟子见面传功会”,届时并面向社会普传功法!
开班时间:2019年7月14--16号;
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培训项目: 全真龙门千峰先天派丹道功,包括初级坐禅,千锋先天派前六部外功;太极拳十九式。
丹道功主讲人:千峰先天派第三代 嫡系传人赵明旺先 生;
辅 助 人:陈氏太极拳第十二代嫡传弟子肖春龙先生
培训地点;北京市海淀区香山西营2号院春龙武道堂
联 系 人 :肖老师
公众号:春龙武道堂